A+ Workforce Training
Exclusive Focus On 21st Century Workforce Readiness Skills
By providing practical 21st Century training in technology and soft business skills, young people will get the opportunity to obtain new and improved skills via a conglomerate of teaching methods such as role simulation, problem solving, group work, configuring and troubleshooting real-world scenarios, data parsing and by making evidence-based prognostications. GenerateTech's A+ Workforce Training Program is designed to equip at-risk young people – high school students, dropouts and recent graduates – with the technical competencies and soft skills they will need to transition into the IT-intensive workforce. The program addresses competencies in hardware, software and IT processes that align with CompTIA’s A+ Certification. Upon the successful completion of the program, participants can start their own computer repairs business and will have the opportunity to take CompTIA’s A+ exams. Participants who become A+ certified will be able to fill many entry-level IT positions such as help desk analyst, help desk tech, technical support specialist and field service technician. According to ZipRecruiter, an individual residing in the US, who is A+ certified, makes an average of $47, 218 a year. Participants will be able to make money right away by offering computer repairs services to community residents. This program will run for 8 weeks, and it includes 24 hours of technical training and 4 hours of soft skills training.. Visit CompTIA to learn more about its A+ Certification.
Training Content For A+ Workforce Training: -
1. Installing, configuring and troubleshooting small office/home office wired and wireless networks.
​​2. Installing, configuring and troubleshooting internal and peripheral devices, including power supplies and printers.
3. Configuring windows settings for optimal performance and productivity, including installing and tweaking new applications and windows updates.
4. Performing clean windows operating system installations using multiple platforms and configuring virtual machines.
5. Securing computers and networks and the computing environment using built-in security controls, group policy objects and third party software.
6. Preparing for and taking the A+ certification exams and next steps.
7. Soft business skills training includes interviewing, verbal and written communication and creative thinking.
Target Groups For A+ Workforce Training: -
1. Current at-risk high school students who are unlikely to graduate.
​​2. Recent graduates who are not enrolled in college and cannot find a job.
3. Young adults who are currently studying to receive their GED.
4. Young adults who are minimum wage workers and want to acquire new skills to continue their career dreams and to get a higher paying job.
ONGOING TRAINING BEGINS IN MARCH
Eligible persons, between the ages of 16 and 24, who are interested in benefitting from our A+ Workforce Training Program must send an email to admin@generatetech.com. The program will either have a reduced fee or be free based on available funding.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS
Technology is at the forefront of every industry, and employees who do not know how to competently use it - hardware, software and processes - will INEVITABLY contribute to customer dissatisfaction, an unproductive work environment and a loss of revenue. Savvy employers are completely aware of the value of technical competencies and of the effects of hiring workers who do not have technical skills.
Consider This Unproductive Work Environment: -
I recall working at a well-established tax office as a human resources manager when I observed that the employees who were responsible for electronically transferring client files to the IRS were selecting files individually for transmission. They nor any of their supervisors had any idea that client files could be selected and transferred in big batches. Had I not been technically trained, this inefficient, time-consuming and revenue-draining process would have continued in the company.​ You might be running a different type of business, but if you are not effectively using technology, the same result of low employee output and poor organizational performance will reduce your profits and influence. Call us and see what we can do for no upfront cost.
~Mark Fraser, President
The range of technology training that we can provide will likely address any and all the training needs of your organization whether it is related to hardware, software or a process. If you know the specific training need, for example, "you want all my frontline managers to become more adept at cyber security and my frontline employees to know how to troubleshoot common computer problems.", then you should contact us without hesitating. If you cannot place your fingers on the specific training need, we can help you figure it out.
​For a small fee to support our non-profit, we can BEGIN training your frontline employees and managerial staff in almost any area of technology, including security protocols and cyber security safeguards. Call us at 678-806-5580 or email us at admin@generatetech.com.
